COVID-19 Vaccine FDA Approval, 74.2M to Strengthen Youth Mental Health, & More

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SAMHSA Awards $74.2M in Grants to Strengthen Youth Mental Health August 27, 2021   As students head back to school, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is awarding grants that will strengthen the structures that serve the mental health needs of our nation's youth. Read full news release

Biden-Harris Administration Quadruples the Number of Health Care Navigators Ahead of HealthCare.gov Open Enrollment Period August 27, 2021   The Biden-Harris Administration is expanding the number of Navigator organizations to help people enroll in coverage through the Marketplace, Medicaid, or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in 30 states with a Federally-Facilitated Marketplace. Read full news release

 

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine FDA Approval

Did you hear? COMIRNATY/Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine has received full FDA approval for use in people 16 years old and older. If you’ve been waiting to get vaccinated, make your appointment today. Get vaccinated »

 

HHS Expands Advisory Group to Find Inventive Approaches to Counter Rising Tick-Borne Illnesses August 26, 2021   The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces the appointment of new members to fill vacant positions on the Tick-Borne Disease Working Group (Working Group). These new members include seven Public Members/Special Government Employees (SGEs). Read full news release

Statements by HHS Secretary Becerra, Dr. Levine, CMS Administrator Brooks-LaSure Celebrating Women's Equality Day on August 26, 2021 August 25, 2021   The U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra, Assistant Secretary for Health Dr. Rachel Levine, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure issued the following statements to celebrate Women's Equality Day and recommit to advancing women's health. Read full news release

 

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COVID-19 Back-to-School Guidance

 

In case you missed it, CDC has released updated guidance to support safe in-person learning at K-12 schools. Visit CDC.gov to learn about strategies to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and maintain safe operations. Learn more »

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